Hardin-Simmons University Admissions Profile
Hardin-Simmons University is located in Abilene, TX. It serves roughly 1,323 students with a student-faculty ratio near 15:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 97%. Estimated in-state tuition is $31,686 ($31,686 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $46,600.
You'll never find another place like Hardin-Simmons University. We are a Christian university in Abilene, Texas, with more than 130 years of history and traditions that aren't matched at any other school, and that gives HSU a personality as big as the West Texas horizon. HSU's Mission, Vision, and Statement of Faith
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- First-year retention: 65%
- Graduation rate: 50%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $31,686
- Out-of-state tuition: $31,686
- Average net price: $45,059
- Pell grant recipients: 39%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Engineering
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Business
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Nursing
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Religious Affiliation
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Distance/online learning
- Campus life: Band
- Campus life: Choir
- Campus life: Theater
Upcoming Admissions Events
- Daily Campus Visit: June 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Daily Campus Visit: June 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Daily Campus Visit: June 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Daily Campus Visit: June 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $46,600, underscoring the return on investment for Hardin-Simmons University students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Test midpoints: 1,093 SAT / 21 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 65%
- Graduation rate: 50%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male